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Autumn at Oxburgh; Drawing on the Estate

As part of the Big Draw Festival 2026, Oxburgh will be encouraging visitors and budding artists to sketch, draw, and have a go at seeing the Estate in different ways.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As part of the Big Draw Festival 2026, Oxburgh will be encouraging visitors and budding artists to sketch, draw, and have a go at seeing the Estate in different ways.

Throughout Autumn, visitors can pick up a sketching bag from Visitor Welcome, containing some basic drawing and sketching tools, that can be used to capture your versions of this wonderful Estate.

In the house, visitors can pick up a small camping stool on the way in, designed to allow you to sit down up close with some of our collections items and make your own drawn interpretations. Sit and observe the Queen Esther tapestry, re-imagine the Molyneux-Seel portraits, detail the details of the Queen Mary Oxburgh hangings, and countless other wonders on display.

Also, follow the journeys of 3 workers on the Estate from the 20th Century. At the end of their story paths around the gardens, have a go at drawing the tools and objects they would have used daily, their clothing or outfits, or what you imagine they looked like.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

Please visit the Oxburgh website for our full access guide. If you have any concerns or would like further information, please don’t hesitate in contacting us via email or phone. oxburghestate@nationaltrust.org.uk 01366 328258

Meeting point

Activities will take place through out the hall and formal gardens.

Suitability for children

Recommended for ages 4 and above.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.

Upcoming events

Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail 

Discover the stories and lives of 3 members of Estate staff, who lived and worked here in the 20th Century in the Gardens and the House. Follow their story trails on one of 3 routes around the Gardens.

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23 Sep to 15 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 53 other dates or times

Autumn at Oxburgh 

There is lots to do at Oxburgh this Autumn. Follow the Everyday histories trail, pick up a drawing bag around the house or Estate, join a sketching session in the house, or enjoy the harvest produce in the outdoors.

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23 Sep to 15 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 53 other dates or times

A Regency Romance 

After decades apart, a young honeymooning couple have been reunited – their portraits lovingly restored using traditional centuries-old crafting techniques.

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23 Sep to 31 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 96 other dates or times

Bringing Esther Home 

Over 100 years ago, seven prized 16th century tapestries were sold from Oxburgh's collection and disappeared without trace. Launching this June, our new exhibition tells the story of how one of those tapestries came home…

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23 Sep to 31 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 96 other dates or times